Patiently waiting.  I never read the books before seeing FOTR and to tell you the truth, I wasn't that excited when FOTR came out.  It looked good and everything, but I didn't understand the hype.  When I walked out of the theater after seeing it for the first time, I was blown away. And the wife loved it too, and she hates sci fi / fantasy flicks. (except Star Wars  )

Since then, I've read the book and own both versions of FOTR.  I plan on doing the same when TTT is released.  I'm sure my anticipation of ROTK will increase when the sneak preview of it is shown on the DVD of TTT (similar to the TTT preview on FOTR)

I am sure its going to be amazing and I'll be the first day to see.  I just hope PJ doesn't pull any punches and shows a truely epic battle.  I know its a little gruesome, but I want to see [possible spoiler]
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heads of fallen men flying over the walls during the Battle of Gondor[end spoiler]

What is the name of the Cloud City protocol droid that "curses" C3PO?

That's it, you're up Sarge.

I didn't waste any time, I bought the ring and proposed to her in the same day.  I couldn't wait.

It was during the middle of the work week, I was tired and didn't really want to go out.  She was the same way.  Anyway, I have the ring hidden in my night stand.  I asked her if she wanted pizza for dinner. She said yes.  I went to go get it, making sure I put the ring and box in my pocket before leaving.  After picking up the pizza, I put the ring in the center.  I bring it home, set the pizza down and wait for her to open the box.  She does and is a little confused.  I get down on my knee, pop the question and obviously she said yes.

A pretty unique way to do it, which is what I wanted to do.

We got married last October after dating for six years - while living with her for four - and being engaged for two.

Damn, I just can't win  I think I know something and I get shot down just like that.  At least allow me to boost my ego a little bit here, Matt  

A couple of more from the past week:

1.  People who are to lazy to read:  As some of you who may or not know, I work for a construction company as an estimator.  Part of my job description is to solicite bids for any work we have going on.  This last week I sent out a ton of one page "Invitation to Bid" (ITB) faxes with project description, bid date, etc.  On the fax I specifically wrote in big bold letters "Plans are due to CorJen on July 11th and will be sent out to subs the following week"  And I still get calls asking when and where the plans are available.  If the numbnuts would just read you wouldn't be wasting yours and my time.  It's not like asking you to read War and Peace, it's a simple one page fax.  Lazy bastards.

2.  People who are too lazy to put their shopping carts in the "corral" after their done with them.  Why leave them all over the parking lot? Are you that lazy you can't walk a few feet and make everyone's life a lot easier?  Its not like they're all the way near the store, they're spread out through the parking lot.  Get some exercise you fat ass.  It will do you good.

Finished it Saturday morning.  Unfortunely, I caught a glimpse of the huge spoiler and knew before it happened.  I would have definitely prefered to keep it a secret, but things happen and there is nothing you can do about it.

Onto the book;

1.  Huge setup for the next book, even moreso than GoF.  I just hope it doesn't take three years to get it.

2.  Every one of the main characters (Harry, Dumbledore, Snape, Sirius, etc.) has a flaw that comes back to haunt them big time.

3.  The book doesn't follow the previous four's plot wise - bad summer, going back to Hogwarts, something magical happening, studies and Quidditich, huge revelation, plot wrapped up nicely.  In fact, this book does a 180 - still a bad summer, but that's because of the magical act happening which results in Harry possibly getting expelled.  No Quiddtich for Harry as he's kicked off the team, the revelation does happen but only after Dumbledore wises up (as explained very well in the book) and the plot is left hanging sort of.  Just look at the final chapter title for a hint.

All in all, not as good as PoA (my fav) or GoF, but a worthy addition to the series.

Add me to the list of people who don't have summer vacations.  In fact, I hadn't had a true summer vacation since before high school.  Every other summer I was working and that trend continues this year and will for a long time to come(unless I hit the lottery for huge money, which most likely won't happen).

The wife and I have no real vacation planned, just a few days up in Maine, maybe visit my parents in NJ, etc.  We're planning on moving out of state, saving up for a house, etc.  We are, however, planning on visiting Vegas for our one year anniversary in October.  I have to stop procastinating and actually plan it.

Other than that, I'll play softball, golf and just enjoy the weather.  Good enough for me.